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How to get rid of acid reflux? after i eat my chest burns bad

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Gerd: Much of gerd is caused by diet. Cut back in foods such as spicy or fatty foods, citrus fruits, tomato sauces, chocolate, mints. Decrease caffeine, alcohol, smoking. Lose weight. Ultimately antacid medicine may help.

Answered 6/7/2020

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